THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REGARDING THE OFFENSE OF ASSAULT OR OTHER ACTS OF VIOLENCE IN THE FORM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN LIGHT OF THE ICCJ RULING
Keywords:
Domestic Violence, Statute of Limitations, ICCJ Ruling, Romanian Penal Code, Victim Protection, Criminal Liability, AssaultAbstract
This article examines a landmark ruling by the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ) that strengthens the protection of victims of domestic violence in Romania. It clarifies that assault against a family member constitutes an aggravated offense, resulting in an extended eight-year statute of limitations for criminal liability. By analyzing the intersection of penal norms and the social danger of abuse, the study underscores the judiciary’s commitment to defending individual safety and human dignity within the family.
